Matthew Pastrick

Principal Tooling Engineer

About

Experienced senior-level medical device engineer with a proven track record of successfully leading complex product development projects. Diverse product and process development background. Strong communication and leadership skills. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. To learn more about my experience, contact me at gmail: matthewpastrick@gmail.com or by cell: 269-568-3834.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Program Management, Product Development, Medical Devices, Project Engineering, Metrology - CT/CMM/Vision, PPAP, GD&T, Supplier Develpment, MSA, Moldflow Analysis, Scientific Injection Molding, Molding DOE, Validation, Lean Design & Manufacturing Principals

Experience

Principal Tooling Engineer

Medline

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Northfield, Il

Principal Engineer

Stryker

2017-10 - 2025-1 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Portage, Michigan, United States

Plastic injection molding SME lead with NPD/NPI responsibilities including material selection, part design feasibility/DFM, Moldflow analysis, mold design approval, SIM/DOE process development, and validation/PPAP qualification.

Associate AQE Manager

Stryker

2014-1 - 2017-10 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Portage, Michigan, United States

Established standard process for Stryker component qualification/PPAP. Manager of cross disciplined team of AQEs and contractors responsible for supplier development and NPD component qualifications/PPAPs.

Staff Engineer

Stryker

2012-1 - 2014-12 · 3 yrs

Portage, Michigan, United States

AME lead & manufacturing representative within Stryker's IMT (Incubation of Medical Technology) division responsible for the manufacturing strategy and qualification of the Moonracer surgical robotic project.

Sr. Process Engineer

Tenneco

2008-1 - 2012-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Marshall, Michigan, United States

Managed NPD launch activities and oversaw the design, build, installation, & startup of primary and secondary assembly lines for the Ford 150 truck exhaust systems. Customer liaison and program launch support at customer assembly locations.

Engineering Team Lead

Littelfuse

2006-2 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Product development manager for high voltage HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) fuse technology and multi-element masterfuse programs.

Program Manager

Marking Specialists Group

2005-6 - 2006-2 · 9 mos

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Managed all aspects of product development, APQP, equipment development, and program launch for OEM badging/emblems. Communicated voice of the customer to the product development teams.

Plant Launch Engineer/Program Manager

Meridian Automotive Systems

2004-5 - 2005-6 · 1 yr 2 mos

Múzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico

Supported the launch of two new manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Established and managed program transfer timelines including bank builds, material/equipment transfers, startup and requalification.

Manufacturing Program Manager

Meridian Automotive Systems

1999-8 - 2004-5 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Managed the development of all manufacturing related tooling, equipment, and assembly lines. Program launch manager/coordinator for the 2001, 2003 MCE, and 2007 GM Cadillac Escalade floor console and IP trim panels. Awarded GM's console supplier of the year award three years running.

Product Engineer

Alcoa

1998-7 - 1999-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

Fruitport, Michigan, United States

Program manager for prototype and low volume production department. Utilized Alcoa's newly developed structural aluminum process to convert steering and suspension components from nodular iron for vehicle weight savings initiatives.

Process Engineer

Alcoa

1998-4 - 1998-6 · 3 mos

Fruitport, Michigan, United States

Prototype process development and document control for all prototype programs. Customer liaison with big three OEMs and most European manufacturers for all prototype programs.

Project Engineer

Inverness Castings Group

1997-5 - 1998-3 · 11 mos

Dowagiac, Michigan, United States

Project team lead for project management team. Acting facilities manager, environmental control officer, and certified storm water prevention planner. Planning and detailed design of automation and secondary equipment.